Global Diversity and Inclusion Experts

Sujata N. Chaudhry

Sujata N. Chaudhry

Sujata N Chaudhry understands what it feels like to be culturally adrift in a new environment. Little did she know that the challenges she faced growing up as the only Indian child in her class in rural Pennsylvania would be valuable: Her first-hand experiences form the basis of her desire to help business people leverage diversity and inclusion to succeed in a global marketplace.

Born in Bombay, Sujata’s family moved from India to England and then to the United States, living in numerous American cities. Sujata’s personal experiences fuel her keen awareness of the challenges that can arise when others don’t understand someone’s culture motivators.

After working as a market analyst with the U.S. Navy, Sujata synthesized her education and multicultural background in a position with AMP, Inc., now TYCO. She worked as a sales engineer and cultural liaison for foreign clients of the engineering company. She collaborated exclusively with IBM engineers in Raleigh, NC, facilitating the design of PC boards.

With Tangible Development, an innovative corporate training and consultancy business, Sujata combines experience, perspectives, and education making her a unique trainer who brings a personal understanding of diversity together with American corporate sensibility. Known as the “idea girl,” she specializes in cross cultural competency and diverse and inclusive workforce engagement and retention. Sujata has worked with industry leaders in finance, property management, hospitality, non-profit, healthcare, and science-technology to leverage diversity and inclusion to support the sustainability, viability and strategic vision of organizations.

Recently noted for her achievements in HerLife Magazine and Shippensburg University Magazine, Sujata presents a variety of workshops and seminars, including Holy Cow! How Not to Offend a Hindu and Other Lessons for a Global Workplace, her hallmark corporate diversity and sensitivity training program.

She served on the executive committee and board for the Tricity Indian Association and as an advisor for its youth organization. Continuing to be an active member, Sujata also served on the Albany- Colonie Chamber board and chaired the 2014 Women’s Business Council. She currently serves on the American Red Cross of NENY, Girls Inc., and International Center of the Capital Region boards and is an ambassador for [email protected]

Sujata’s formal educational credentials include a BSBA concentrating in Statistics/Marketing from Shippensburg University/Penn State and a MS Ed. (Summa Cum Laude) from Duquesne University. She is also certified by the Interchange Institute in Crossing-Cultures with Competence I & II, Kwintessential Cross-Cultural Training in Hospitality and Finance Industries, and IOR Global Service Advancing Talent; Strategies for Cross-Cultural Virtual Communication.

Brittany Lawton

Brittany Lawton

Global Marketing & Brand Manager

Brittany Lawton is the Global Marketing & Brand Manager at Tangible Development, the only Diversity & Inclusion Training and Consultancy firm in New York’s Capital Region and Tech Valley. As a millenial, she understands how her generation is perceived and is committed to bridging the communication gap as five generations work together to inspire growth and organizational change. In her role, Brittany is responsible for managing Tangible Development’s brand presence, curating diversity and inclusion-related content, and designing all company advertising materials. Additionally, she works with Tangible Development’s clients to enhance their marketing strategies and ensure all marketing pieces, including printed collateral, social media content, and website design, are diverse and inclusive. Brittany holds a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Saint Leo University in Dade City, Florida.

Brittany serves on the Capital Region Chamber Women’s Business Council (WBC) Steering Committee as the Co-Chair of the Bold In Business Committee. Through her work with the WBC, she contributes to programming that promotes and supports the role of women in the workplace and as business and community leaders. Brittany is also proud to serve as the 2019 Communications Co-Chair for the Capital Region Chamber Young Professionals Network. Recently Brittany selected for a coveted position as a member of the 2018-2019 Tech Valley Leadership Institute. The 9 month leadership development program supports the growth of civic minded, young professionals as they grow in their individual expertise to be a leaders in their unique fields.

In her personal time, Brittany coaches Varsity Cheerleading at Notre Dame – Bishop Gibbons in Schenectady, NY, a position that allows her to serve as a role model for young women in the Capital Region and instill in them self-pride and perseverance as they leave high school and move on to higher education or enter the workforce. Brittany has developed the schools’ cheerleading programs to promote academic excellence, teamwork, and compassion- all critical skills for developing future leaders.

When she is not coaching, Brittany enjoys spending time with her friends and family, rewatching Game of Thrones, and cheering for the Boston Red Sox.